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Joking aside, it's time for a quick groan

The news has been rather gloomy lately and it feels like an appropriate time for some light relief. What better than to check out which jokes from stand-up comedians were voted the funniest at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe which concludes tomorrow. Unfortunately this year's offerings are either not particularly funny…

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Charlotte Dawson says late dad Les is 'sending signs' after heartbreaking miscarriage

The daughter of late comedian Les Dawson, Charlotte, 29, has opened up about how she feels her father is offering her comfort after she tragically miscarried in April

Daily Mirror

Charlotte Dawson supported by fans as she cries she's being 'targeted' on social media

The reality star, who is the daughter of late comic Les Dawson, shared an emotional video on Instagram

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Clubland by Pete Brown review – a hymn to male bonding over a beer

Brown’s lively and political history of working men’s clubs illustrates their value in British cultural life

The Guardian - UK

Jon Culshaw on Les Dawson: ‘even his most savage mother-in-law lines were written with love’

In his Edinburgh fringe show Flying High the impressionist wants to convey the warmth and affection of the comic and Blankety Blank host

The Guardian - UK

Arrest that joke! A history of gags so offensive that punters called the cops

Standup Joe Lycett has revealed that he was reported to police for one of his routines. From Sacha Baron Cohen to Jo Brand, our writer looks at what happens when laughter and the law collide

The Guardian - UK

Charlotte Dawson visits late dad's statue with her son as she show's off her Les Dawson neck tattoo

The model took her toddler son to the statue in Lytham St Annes

Manchester Evening News

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Charlotte Dawson vows never to travel from Manchester Airport again after 'nightmare from hell' journey

The mum-of-one said her experience was 'horrific' as she travelled with fiance Matt Sarsfield and their son Noah

Manchester Evening News

Robert MacIntyre is a voice of reason in game obsessed with money - Nick Rodger

WHEN it comes to dealing with financial affairs, I’m bloomin’ hopeless. I still think you can pay for things with Les Dawson’s ornamental…

The National (Scotland)

Helen Flanagan pouts up a storm as she enjoys Chester Races with Charlotte Dawson

The Coronation Street actress and reality star Charlotte were on top form at the event

Manchester Evening News

Charlotte Dawson's son Noah looks spitting image of her late dad Les in hilarious video

Reality TV star Charlotte Dawson shared an adorable eight-second clip of the tot appearing to copy the late comic’s trademark gurn face

Daily Mirror

Jane Moore reveals she was terrified for first ever celeb interview with late Les Dawson

Jane Moore spoke about her early career in journalism on Loose Women on Tuesday and recalled how she was 'so nervous' to talk to Les

Daily Mirror

Charlotte Dawson says dad Les was with her family 'through tears and hurt' of miscarriage heartbreak

The doting mum recently revealed that she had suffered a tragic loss after finding out she was expecting on Mother's Day

Manchester Evening News

Charlotte Dawson 'proud' to enjoy first night out since devastating miscarriage

Charlotte Dawson said she was 'proud' not to have cancelled her Friday night plans with friends, days after revealing she had suffered a devastating miscarriage

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Helen Flanagan and Charlotte Dawson lead the way at Aintree Races for Ladies Day

Celebs need no excuse to dress up, and ex soap actress Helen Flanagan as well as reality star Charlotte Dawson looked stunning as they strutted their stuff at Aintree Races Ladies Day on Friday. The event was previously cancelled in 2020 and held behind closed doors last year due to…

Manchester Evening News

Charlotte Dawson hushes trolls as she posts video of her one-year-old son leaning in for drink of his dad's beer

The daughter of comedian Les Dawson said it was 'too funny' not to share

Daily Mirror

Barry Cryer's heartbroken family say late comedian was 'making jokes until the end'

Writer, actor and comedian Barry Cryer - known for working with icons of the entertainment industry - including Tommy Cooper, Les Dawson and Bob Hope - has died at the age of 86

Daily Record

Barry Cryer dies aged 86 as tributes for legendary comedian pour in from celebrity friends

The writer, actor and comedian Barry Cryer - known for working with icons of the entertainment industry - including Tommy Cooper, Les Dawson and Bob Hope - has died at the age of 86

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Daily Mirror

Barry Cryer dead: Comedian dies aged 86 as tributes pour in from celebrity friends

The writer, actor and comedian Barry Cryer - known for working with icons of the entertainment industry - including Tommy Cooper, Les Dawson and Bob Hope - has died at the age of 86

Manchester Evening News

Charlotte Dawson hits back after being told 'you're only funny when you're fat'

The daughter of the late Manchester comic Les Dawson clapped back at trolls after weight loss journey

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